GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
implodeto burst inward